FantasyPros Accuracy Award

2025 Accuracy Award Winner

Close FantasyPros Accuracy Award
Open Nav
Players
    Articles
      Shark Bites
        Show Navigation
        Show Menu
        FANTASY FOOTBALL NEWS

        Joe Burrow Could Be Out 3+ Months

        By Jared Smola | Updated on Mon, Sep 15 2025 1:12 AM UTC
        Joe Burrow Headshot

        NFL Network reports that Bengals QB Joe Burrow is believed to have suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury in the Week 2 win over the Bengals. If confirmed, Burrow will need surgery and miss "at least 3 months." ESPN's Adam Schefter adds that images of Burrow's toe are being sent to foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson before a final decision is made.

        2025 Fantasy Football Impact

        Surgery would essentially knock Burrow out for the rest of the season -- a huge blow to this Bengals offense.

        QB Jake Browning had an up-and-down outing in the win over Jacksonville, finishing 21 of 32 (65.6%) for 241 yards (7.5 YPA), two TDs, and three INTs. He made seven starts in place of Burrow at the end of the 2023 season, registering a 71.5% completion rate, 8.2 yards per attempt, 11 TDs, and 7 INTs.

        Browning is good enough to keep this offense afloat but would obviously be a significant downgrade for all the skill-position players.

        WR Ja'Marr Chase might be least affected considering all the schemed touches he gets. He'd remain a must-start, if more of a mid-range or low-end WR1. Tee Higgins would likely fall to WR2/3 status.

        The Bengals would likely lean more toward the run sans Burrow. But fewer TD chances and potentially worse efficiency would make it a downgrade for RB Chase Brown overall.

        We'll keep you updated on Burrow's status.

        Jared Smola Author Image
        Jared Smola, Lead Analyst
        Jared has been with Draft Sharks since 2007. He’s now Lead Analyst, heading up the preseason and weekly projections that fuel your Draft War Room and in-season tools. He currently ranks ninth among 173 analysts in draft rankings accuracy.
        Video: Woody Marks and Injury Fallout Lead Week 5 Waiver Talk

        Video: Woody Marks and Injury Fallout Lead Week 5 Waiver Talk

        9:16pm UTC 9/30/25

        Woody Marks tops Week 5 waivers, but first we hit the fallout from injuries to Tyreek Hill and Malik Nabers. Plus top QB and defense streamers for the bye weeks.

        Read More »
        Waiver Wire Pickups Week 5: Did You Wait Too Long to Grab Woody Marks?

        Waiver Wire Pickups Week 5: Did You Wait Too Long to Grab Woody Marks?

        11:47am UTC 9/30/25

        Week 4 gave us a pair of breakthrough RB performances ... and a pair of killer WR injuries. Those factors plus a hot new QB candidate drive these Week 5 waiver wire targets.

        Read More »
        Streaming Defense Week 5: Grab Browns' Elite Pass Rush

        Streaming Defense Week 5: Grab Browns' Elite Pass Rush

        10:22pm UTC 9/29/25

        Need a streaming defense for Week 5? The Cleveland Browns may be a long way from Ohio, but their defense will be right at home in fantasy lineups.

        Read More »
        Money Back You have our personal money-back guarantee: If you’re not happy with our service for any reason, just reach out by December 31, 2025, and we’ll give you 100% of your subscription money back. No strings attached.  You can cancel with one-click from your account page anytime.
        Compare Plans » Compare Plans »